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62-year-old Andrew Leander Wilson was greeted by family, friends, supporters, and students and attorneys with the Loyola Law school Project for the innocent after his release from a Los Angeles prison March 16. Wilson spent more than three decades behind bars after he was wrongfully convicted in a 1984 stabbing. He has always maintained his innocence.
A Brazilian soccer team is under fire after signing a player who was recently released from prison, despite his conviction for having his ex-girlfriend murdered and fed to dogs. Beatriz Correa, international editor for TV Bandeirantes in Brazil, joins CBSN with more details.
Department of Correctional Services identified the two prisoners who died in Thursday's uprising as Damon Fitzgerald and Michael Galindo
Prison officials said about 40 inmates were involved in the disturbance at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution, which was the site of a deadly 2015 riot
"Gary from Chicago" became a social media sensation at the Oscars, but just days before the ceremony his life had been very different
The sentence, which also included a year’s probation and a demotion in rank, was lighter than expected
A 58-year-old Waco-area taxi driver was among 22 inmates who have died from the heat in Texas prisons since 1998, a judge wrote
One of Jerry Sandusky's adopted sons was arrested for alleged child sex abuse. Jeffrey Sandusky faces 14 counts and has been suspended from his job as a prison guard in Pennsylvania.
The White House signaled Monday that President Trump is looking into questions surrounding National Security Advisor Michael Flynn's contacts with Russia and what he told administration officials about them; Millions of Bao Bao's devoted fans have watched her grow up, and now they must say goodbye
Ercan Findikoglu was convicted for masterminding one of the most intricate bank robberies in history. He recruited criminals to steal over $55 million dollars from ATMs around the world. Josh Elliott reports.
Industry leader CoreCivic expects more of its detention facilities will be needed under President Trump’s executive orders
Twelve inmates are facing murder charges after a man jailed on probation violation was beaten to death in Louisiana parish jail
Amnesty International said 20-50 people were hanged each week at Saydnaya Prison in killings authorized by senior Syrian officials
Stefano Brizzi was only 3 months into life sentence for grizzly "Breaking Bad"-inspired murder of officer he met on Grindr
A pair of workman's overalls, a victim who said she could identity one of her attacks, and DNA were the evidence that led to the conviction of Darryl Pinkins and Roosevelt Glenn in a brutal 1989 rape case in Hammond, Indiana. But Pinkins and Glenn -- who have always maintained their innocence -- don't match the DNA. Maureen Maher of "48 Hours" was there when a new DNA technology promised to blow this case wide open.
Two friends convicted of rape claim neither did it; DNA evidence backs them up. Can a professor, her students & technology clear them? "48 Hours" correspondent Maureen Maher investigates.
Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman has been in solitary confinement 23 hours a day since his extradition from Mexico two weeks ago. In a Friday court appearance, his lawyers argued to loosen those restrictions. DeMarco Morgan reports.
A hostage situation has ended in a Delaware prison, leaving one corrections officer dead. CBS News' Chip Reid reports.
One inmate told a local newspaper that their reasons “for doing what we’re doing” included “Donald Trump...We know that the institution is going to change for the worse.”
A hostage situation is unfolding inside a maximum-security prison in Delaware. Police and SWAT teams are on the scene working on a peaceful resolution. Chip Reid reports.
The inmates managed to walk away from their facility in Northern California
Alec Kreider, 25, was found hanging in his cell Friday at the state prison in Camp Hill, Pa., authorities said
Montana Barronette, who police considered extremely dangerous, was able to walk out of jail due to records snafu
President Obama shortened intel whistleblower Chelsea Manning's prison sentence by over 20 years on Wednesday. CBS News' Margaret Brennan explains the controversy around the president's decision.
With just days left in the White House, President Obama pardoned 64 people and commuted the sentences of 209 others. CBS News foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan has the story on the president's most high profile commutation.
Former President Donald Trump tried to seize on the "garbage" comments at a truck in Wisconsin while Vice President Harris will have a campaign event with J.Lo in Las Vegas.
Floods sparked by torrential rain in Spain's Valencia region have left at least 158 people dead and others missing amid mud-caked debris.
A United Airlines passenger attacked a man midflight, punching him repeatedly in the face until it was bloody, authorities said.
Former President Donald Trump said that his advisers deemed the line about protecting women "inappropriate."
Harris' closing ads are emphasizing issues of abortion access and her economic proposals in the final full week of the 2024 presidential campaign.
North Korea launched a new, perhaps more agile ICBM in its first test in almost a year of a weapon designed to threaten the U.S. mainland, days ahead of the U.S. election.
The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index eased to a 2.1% annual rate in September, close to the Fed's target.
Dustin Kjersem was found dead by a friend who reported he appeared to have been killed by a bear. An autopsy later showed Kjersem sustained "multiple chop wounds."
A Virginia jury has acquitted the man at the center of a case that helped trigger major changes inside the Central Intelligence Agency for its handling of sexual assault allegations.
Starbucks to bring back ceramic mugs and messages written in Sharpie pens to revive a coffeehouse vibe at its nearly 40,000 stores.
A Virginia jury has acquitted the man at the center of a case that helped trigger major changes inside the Central Intelligence Agency for its handling of sexual assault allegations.
Trump Media & Technology Group's stock, which trades under DJT, is plunging just days before the November 5 election.
A United Airlines passenger attacked a man midflight, punching him repeatedly in the face until it was bloody, authorities said.
Nearly 30 years after Forrest Gump, Tom Hanks and Robin Wright reunite in "Here," a film that follows a couple's journey through love and loss in one room across decades.
Starbucks to bring back ceramic mugs and messages written in Sharpie pens to revive a coffeehouse vibe at its nearly 40,000 stores.
The settlement stems from allegations Credit Karma misled consumers into applying for credit offers.
Trump Media & Technology Group's stock, which trades under DJT, is plunging just days before the November 5 election.
The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index eased to a 2.1% annual rate in September, close to the Fed's target.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Trump Media & Technology Group's stock, which trades under DJT, is plunging just days before the November 5 election.
Jotaka Eaddy founded"Win With Black Women," a virtual network that started meeting by Zoom every Sunday during the pandemic to support and advance the policy agenda of Black women.
Harris' closing ads are emphasizing issues of abortion access and her economic proposals in the final full week of the 2024 presidential campaign.
The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index eased to a 2.1% annual rate in September, close to the Fed's target.
Billionaire Elon Musk's attorneys want a federal court to address a complaint from Philadelphia's District Attorney over Musk's super PAC's giveaway.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
The future of Medicare continues to come up in the closing arguments from both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump ahead of Election Day 2024.
Americans are getting dental implants more than ever — and at costs reaching tens of thousands of dollars. Experts worry some dentists have lost sight of the soul of dentistry: preserving and fixing teeth.
Teens getting more hours of daily screen time are reporting increased levels of anxiety and depression symptoms, according to new data. But technology isn't always all bad, an expert explains.
Therapist Lori Gottlieb and Oprah Daily's Pilar Guzmán join "CBS Mornings" to discuss the pressures women face managing life's demands.
The remains of the town, dubbed al-Natah, reveal how life at the time was slowly changing from a nomadic to an urban existence, archaeologists said.
Israel's wars with Iran's allies in Lebanon and Gaza grind on as top U.S. envoys visit the region to push for cease-fires.
Floods sparked by torrential rain in Spain's Valencia region have left at least 158 people dead and others missing amid mud-caked debris.
NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.
Hours after gunmen killed a journalist who had just interviewed a mayor, an entertainment reporter was killed inside a restaurant she owned.
Charli XCX has been tapped to work a double shift on "Saturday Night Live" next month — playing host and musical guest in the same evening.
The lawsuit claims popular content creator Milagro Gramz caused Megan Thee Stallion emotional distress by cyberstalking and questioning if the Grammy winner was actually shot.
Emmy-winning comedian JB Smoove, known for Curb Your Enthusiasm, is bringing his humor to "Buy It Now," a Prime Video game show where entrepreneurs have 90 seconds to pitch products to a live audience and celebrity panel. He joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk more about it.
Reuniting with "Forrest Gump" director Robert Zemeckis, Tom Hanks and Robin Wright star in "Here," a multigenerational story set in a single living room across decades. They join "CBS Mornings" to talk about the film.
Megan Thee Stallion is suing blogger Milagro Gramz, claiming the blogger is purposely spreading false information on behalf of Tory Lanez, who was found guilty of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the foot in 2020. The lawsuit accuses the blogger of intentionally causing emotional distress by cyberstalking, promoting and sharing deep fake pornography of Megan Thee Stallion and questioning if she was actually shot. Gramz's reps have not commented to CBS News on the lawsuit yet.
Reddit's stock leaps nearly 40% after the social media company reported a quarterly profit amid strong user growth.
While scam phone calls have slightly decreased in the last three years, scam texts have tripled. A consumer report found that phone companies need to do more to prevent robocalls and texts for customers. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen has more.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
The Washington Post is reporting that a group of hackers linked to the Chinese government collected audio recordings from phone calls of American political figures, including an unnamed Donald Trump campaign adviser. The report comes days after CBS News learned the same hacking group tried to access phones and networks used by the former president, Sen. JD Vance and members of Kamala Harris' campaign. Chris Krebs, former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, joins CBS News with analysis.
These are the Apple Intelligence features that are now available on compatible devices.
A new report from the World Weather Attribution group has found that the 10 deadliest weather events of the last 20 years were intensified by manmade climate change. CBS News climate correspondent David Schecter has more.
Transportation is a lifeline, but experts say it's aging, underfunded and unable to withstand more frequent and intense extreme weather events. And if changes aren't made quickly, the EPA says the costs will be "steep," with hundreds of billions of dollars of damage every year.
Hurricane Helene is one of the deadliest hurricanes to make landfall in the mainland U.S. For many places across Florida, Tennessee and the Carolinas, recovery could take months or even years — and the next president will play a vital role in what that process looks like when they take office in three months. Here's what to know about Project 2025, former President Donald Trump's and Vice President Kamala Harris' stances on extreme weather, disaster recovery, and the root of the increasing frequency and power of storms — climate change.
Viral claims in the wake of Hurricane Helene suggested that the government controlled the devastating storm to hit certain areas and that authorities were attempting to seize Chimney Rock, North Carolina, to commandeer mining operations. These claims are false — but extreme weather does have a significant impact on U.S. mines, particularly coal mines. Here's what to know.
A new crew of three Chinese astronauts, including the country's only woman spaceflight engineer, entered the Tiangong space station following an early morning launch into orbit.
A United Airlines passenger attacked a man midflight, punching him repeatedly in the face until it was bloody, authorities said.
The sanctions come two years after a judge ordered La Linea to pay $4.6 billion to the families of nine Americans killed in a 2019 ambush in Mexico.
Dustin Kjersem was found dead by a friend who reported he appeared to have been killed by a bear. An autopsy later showed Kjersem sustained "multiple chop wounds."
Hours after gunmen killed a journalist who had just interviewed a mayor, an entertainment reporter was killed inside a restaurant she owned.
Michael Kenyon spent more than one month in the hospital after the incident recovering from his burns, his attorney said.
NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.
A Chinese spacecraft carrying a three-person crew, including the country's first female space engineer, has successfully docked with China's orbiting space station. The launch comes as Beijing works to expand its space exploration and put a person on the moon by 2030.
A new crew of three Chinese astronauts, including the country's only woman spaceflight engineer, entered the Tiangong space station following an early morning launch into orbit.
NASA says three NASA astronauts and one Russian cosmonaut were taken to a medical facility for additional evaluation after splashing down to Earth Friday morning in the SpaceX Dragon Capsule. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the mission.
Three NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut returned to Earth early Friday in the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule Endeavour, capping a record-setting 235-day mission to the International Space Station. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood has more.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
The Federal Reserve will soon announce its next interest rate move as new data trickles in about the U.S. economy. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is rebuking Vice President Kamala Harris' comments about the future of the Affordable Care Act if former President Donald Trump becomes president again. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
A judge ruled Bucks County, Pennsylvania, voters have until close of business on Friday, Nov. 1, to receive, vote, and return a mail-in ballot. CBS News Philadelphia's Jen Carabeo breaks down the ruling.
Ahead of Tuesday's election, all eyes are on Georgia. Scott Pelley reports on how officials in the state plan to ensure public trust, combat election fraud conspiracy theories, and protect poll workers. 60 Minutes, Sunday.
North Korea tested a new intercontinental ballistic missile Thursday as more details emerge of its troops in Russian uniform headed toward Ukraine. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.